Pharmacy Tech Trainee

IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.; Northwood (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. in Iowa is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to prepare medications (unit dose and IV) for pharmacist check and delivery to nursing units.

The role includes restocking Pyxis, maintaining inventory, processing paperwork, and triaging calls, with rotating 8-hour day shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Iowa Board of Pharmacy technician registration (or trainee) before starting.
• National certification via an NCCA-accredited program.
• Certification must be achieved within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prepare medication orders, sterile and non-sterile.
• Ensure regulatory compliance per USP 795/797.
• Provide courteous, timely service to patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Description: Position summary: The Pharmacy Technician prepares all medications, (unit dose and IV compounded products) for pharmacist check and ensures delivery to nursing unit for patient administration, refills pyxis units, prepares all floor stock requests, maintains the department’s inventory in a clean and orderly condition, requisitions supplies, processes departmental paperwork, and triages phone calls.

Shift: Rotating, 8-hour shifts

What you will do

1. Learn how to prepare medication orders, including both sterile and non-sterile compounds. processing physician medication orders to ensure medications are promptly, accurately, and safely delivered.
2. Ensure all work meets regulatory compliance standards as related to the Pharmacy, Pharmacy Automation, Billing, and Inventory, USP 795 / 797.
3. Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent is required Registration: Registration with the State of Iowa as a pharmacy technician (or technician trainee if awaiting certification) prior to starting position within the pharmacy. AND Certification: National certification acquired through successful completion of any NCCA accredited pharmacy technician certification program. At least one sitting for examination must be within 9 months of hire, after achieving the required 500 hours to sit for the test. Achievement of certification must be no later than 12 months after hire

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.